Network Systems Engineer Jobs

Explore Network Systems Engineer jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more on Ladders. These professionals design, build, secure, and maintain the networks that keep organizations connected. Browse vetted opportunities across industries and find roles that match your experience, technical strengths, and career goals.

What Does a Network Systems Engineer Do?

Network Systems Engineers plan and manage the infrastructure that supports data, voice, and cloud connectivity. Their work can include configuring routers and switches, monitoring network performance, troubleshooting outages, improving security, and helping organizations scale reliable systems. Depending on the employer, the role may focus on enterprise networks, data centers, cloud environments, or telecommunications.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience with routing and switching, network protocols, firewalls, VPNs, wireless systems, and network monitoring tools. Knowledge of cloud networking, automation, cybersecurity, and scripting can also be valuable. Relevant certifications—such as Cisco, CompTIA, or cloud-provider credentials—may strengthen an application, while communication and problem-solving skills help engineers work effectively across teams.

Career Paths and Opportunities

Network Systems Engineers can advance into senior engineering, network architecture, infrastructure management, or cybersecurity leadership. Opportunities span technology, finance, healthcare, government, telecommunications, and other sectors that depend on secure, high-performing networks. Compensation varies by location, experience, specialization, and employer; Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.

Find Network Systems Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to discover Network Systems Engineer openings aligned with your qualifications and compensation goals. Review job requirements, compare opportunities, and take the next step toward a role where you can build dependable, secure network infrastructure.

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$108K - $163K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of mission-critical systems engineering. You'll design, develop, and sustain advanced architectures for tactical operations, collaborating with diverse teams to e...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $163K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing software test plans for advanced defense systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality and compliance while integrating hardware and s...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$97K - $146K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI and robotics. Collaborate on innovative projects, enhance autonomous systems, and support cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced environment focused on rea...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing and managing robust network infrastructures, ensuring optimal performance and security across diverse environments while collaborating with stakeholders to re...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$108K - $138K *

Take ownership of the firewall estate and security architecture across multiple properties. Define standards, execute high-risk conversions, and maintain documentation while collaborating with teams t...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$108K - $138K *

Drive security architecture and standards across multiple properties, ensuring robust firewall management and compliance. Lead high-risk implementations and maintain documentation while mentoring juni...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$108K - $138K *

Lead the charge in defining and implementing security architecture across multiple properties, ensuring robust firewall management and compliance. Drive high-risk conversions and maintain documentatio...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$108K - $138K *

Transform the security landscape by owning the firewall estate and architecture across multiple properties. Lead high-risk implementations, establish standards, and ensure compliance while driving sec...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$108K - $138K *

Optimize security architecture and firewall management across multiple properties. Lead high-risk implementations, establish standards, and maintain documentation. Collaborate with teams to enhance cy...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $149K *

Join a team that's modernizing FAA network infrastructure to enhance the National Airspace System. This role offers the opportunity to integrate and test essential systems alongside seasoned networkin...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $138K *

Unlock potential by owning the firewall estate and security architecture across multiple properties. Collaborate on standards, documentation, and compliance while executing high-risk conversions and l...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Support our mission to enhance network security by designing, deploying and maintaining robust security solutions across diverse environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and utilize autom...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$130K - $145K *

Unlock potential by driving high-performance networking software development through mastery of Rust and Go, focusing on low-level network programming and virtualization stack expertise to enhance sys...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Optimize global IT infrastructure by designing, implementing, and maintaining complex network systems. Ensure high availability and performance through proactive monitoring and troubleshooting while c...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $150K *

Unlock potential by delivering advanced network engineering solutions while managing both classified and unclassified systems. Provide expertise in cybersecurity and mentor junior team members to ensu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Develop cutting-edge RF systems and components to enhance communication technologies. Collaborate with teams on design, testing, and optimization while ensuring compliance with industry standards and...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$74K - $130K *

Engage with cutting-edge cloud technologies to ensure system health, security, and compliance. Collaborate with diverse teams to manage infrastructure, automate processes, and drive operational excell...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$123K - $174K *

Transform security practices by collaborating with engineers to enhance system resilience, assess vulnerabilities, and implement robust access controls, ensuring a secure environment for users and AI...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $190K *

Lead the charge in developing robust security solutions while enhancing CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to safeguard systems, mitigate vulnerabilities, and...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Pioneer your career as you design and manage enterprise network infrastructure for Adobe solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance connectivity, security, and performance of cloud applications whil...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$106K - $137K *

Take ownership of network performance by designing configurations, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing systems to ensure seamless operations and security. Collaborate with teams to uphold network i...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Innovate your career by designing and supporting advanced data center networking solutions, focusing on EVPN-VXLAN architecture and Juniper switching technologies in a dynamic enterprise environment...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Build impactful wireless communications by maintaining, configuring, and securing high-density Wi-Fi networks. Collaborate with clients for troubleshooting while ensuring seamless connectivity and com...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower team success as you design, manage, and optimize complex LAN/WAN infrastructures. Lead troubleshooting efforts and mentor junior engineers while collaborating on large-scale projects to enhanc...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$88K - $105K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role managing Global Command and Control systems. Collaborate with technical teams to ensure system availability, perform administration tasks, and enhance operational...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Network Systems Engineer do?question toggle

    A Network Systems Engineer designs, implements, monitors, and troubleshoots network infrastructure. Responsibilities may include configuring network equipment, improving performance and security, supporting cloud connectivity, and resolving service issues.

  • What skills are important for Network Systems Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Commonly requested skills include routing and switching, TCP/IP, firewalls, VPNs, wireless networking, network monitoring, and troubleshooting. Cloud networking, automation, cybersecurity, and scripting experience may also be useful.

  • What qualifications do employers look for in a Network Systems Engineer?question toggle

    Requirements vary by role, but employers often look for a degree or equivalent technical experience and a track record managing network environments. Certifications such as Cisco, CompTIA, or cloud-provider credentials may be preferred or required for some positions.

  • How much do Network Systems Engineers earn?question toggle

    Pay depends on experience, location, specialization, and employer. Ladders lists vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, including qualifying Network Systems Engineer roles.

  • What career paths can follow a Network Systems Engineer role?question toggle

    Professionals may progress to senior network engineering, network architecture, infrastructure leadership, cloud networking, or cybersecurity roles, depending on their interests and experience.